The Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

Buying property is a complex and stressful task. In fact, it's often the biggest single investment you will make in your lifetime. At the same time, real estate transactions have become increasingly complicated.

New technology, laws, procedures and the increasing sophistication of buyers and sellers require real estate practitioners to perform at an ever-increasing level of professionalism.

So it's more important than ever that you work with an agent who has a keen understanding of the real estate business. The GRI program has helped the best and the brightest in the industry achieve that level of understanding.

GRIs are:

• Nationally recognized as top performers in the real estate industry
• Professionally trained
• Knowledgeable
• Dedicated to bringing you quality service

A GRI can make a difference

When you see the letters "GRI" after an agent's name, you can count on receiving the knowledge and guidance you need to make your transaction go smoothly. In short, you can count on getting the best service available from a real estate professional.

Don't you deserve the best?

Seniors Real Estate Specialists are REALTORS qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council (SAREC ) offers a specific designation, SRES , to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites.

By earning the SRES designation, your REALTOR has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your REALTOR has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing decisions.  Why use SRES ? Go to our Seniors section (LINK) for more information.

--the RECS (Real Estate CyberSpace Designation) informs clients and colleagues of the designees proficiency in serving the public with recognized skills for utilizing Cyberspace programs to effectively apply technology and networking systems in marketing real estate.

Real Times, Agent News
February 18, 1998